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Distribution Program Manager IV-V (Emerging Technologies)

FirstEnergy
Akron, USA
Full-time
Senior · 5+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 4 weeks ago
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Responsibilities include

  • Leading end-to-end program management, including planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting.
  • Defining program scope, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and resource plans in coordination with cross-functional teams.
  • Managing program execution to deliver within approved scope, cost, and schedule while achieving expected business outcomes.
  • Monitoring program performance; identify risks, resolve issues, and manage escalations.
  • Coordinating cross-functional stakeholders (Regulatory, Engineering, IT, Legal, Strategy) and external partners to ensure alignment and delivery.
  • Supporting regulatory filings, discovery responses, and reporting to commissions and stakeholders.
  • Tracking and validating realization of program benefits and business outcomes.
  • Developing and delivering leadership updates, communication plans, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
  • Ensuring compliance with safety, operational, and corporate standards.
  • Supporting development of long-term strategy, technology standards, and integration of engineering and IT systems.
  • Managing vendor engagement and support issue resolution as needed.
  • Developing presentations and communications for leadership, internal stakeholders, and external partners.
  • Demonstrating a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
  • Willingness to travel, including overnight, as required.
  • An employee hired at the Distribution Program Manager V level will be expected to perform all the above responsibilities with more proficiency, and in a more independent manner. Further, the Distribution Program Manager V level employee will be assigned additional responsibilities related to those above.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related discipline and minimum 5 years related utility distribution experience are required.
  • In lieu of a degree, High School Diploma / GED and minimum 7 years related utility distribution experience are required.
  • 5 years of project management experience or the equivalent is required.
  • Strong project management skills with an ability to develop, manage, and control multiple tasks.
  • Experience with regulatory environments and/or utility programs preferred.
  • Able to manage budgets, schedules, risks, and performance metrics.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication with senior leadership and external stakeholders.
  • Able to work across multiple departments and geographic locations.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and general business systems.
  • Works collaboratively and possess a willingness to work in a team environment.

Qualifications at the Distribution Program Manager V level include all the above plus

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related discipline and minimum 7-10 years related utility distribution experience are required.
  • OR Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Business, Project Management, or related discipline and minimum 8+ years of related utility distribution experience are required.
  • In lieu of a degree, High School Diploma / GED and minimum 13 years related distribution experience are required.
  • Minimum 6 years of project management experience or the equivalent is required.
  • Greater proficiency in program leadership, stakeholder management, and independent decision-making.
  • Experience supporting regulatory filings, reporting, and utility program execution.
  • Knowledge of distribution system operations, emerging technologies, or DER programs preferred.
  • All employees must have an account to use a FirstEnergy computer to apply for jobs. If you do not know if you have an account, please contact the IT Service Desk at 330-315-4357, Option 1 - 1 for assistance.

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